Join us for our third annual 
Great Blue Gathering
Fundraiser and Silent Auction
An evening of food, drink, music and fun, supporting Conestee Nature Preserve.

The setting couldn't be more idyllic for our signature annual event at the Preserve.  Join us for a pleasant spring evening wandering our scenic meadow and enjoying local food, local drinks, local music, and offerings from local artisans. As evening begins to fall, you'll partake in a thoughtfully curated dinner and peruse a silent auction offering dozens of experiences, original artwork and other unique items. Finally, following dinner you'll sit around a warm fire enjoying drinks and dessert, as the sounds of spring come to life! 

And, on top of that, ALL proceeds benefit Conestee Nature Preserve's mission to provide important opportunities for meaningful connection, discovery, and education in nature.

In all, your ticket to "GBG" includes:

• Full dinner in the meadow with multiple entrée options (including vegetarian). 
• Open beer and wine bar. 
• Samples and experiences from a dozen local vendors. 
• Live music by Andrew Crocker!
• Fireside drinks and dessert.
• Access to silent auction items and experiences.
  • This year's auction includes incredible vacation homes in Colorado and Costa Rica, local experiences like Jocassee boating, spa treatments, and a trip to Charleston + numerous original artworks from local artists!
    

Local vendors will be on hand, sharing samples and experiences, including:

• Bio-Way Farm - Work up an appetite for dinner with locally grown veggies and dip!
• Wildlife Rehab of Greenville - Meet some of their rescued, but non-releasable, feathered and furry patients!
• Wandering Bard - Enjoy meads crafted using ingredients sourced in South Carolina!
• Mushroom Mountain - Learn about the benefits of mushrooms, sample different varieties, and find out how you can grow them at home!
• Fishing Creek Creamery - Sample a range of artisanal, handmade, goat cheeses!
• Vdovichenko Bee Farm - Sample honeys and honeycombs, honey lemonade, and learn about beeswax candles and beekeeping.
• Tuft Candy Co. - You'll be delighted and intrigued to try these gourmet cotton candies!
  
• Chadcuterie - Do you like charcuterie? Of course you do. 
  
• Pickled Pepper People - Our fire pits won't be the only thing keeping you warm. Try the Pikay Fire Slaw!
• Greenville Soil and Water Conservation District - Learn how you can be a better environmental steward through engaging activities.
• Luna's Bake House - Delicious cupcakes and more to enjoy after dinner!

 Cost
$95 per person, includes admission, unlimited drinks and vendor samples, and an experience to remember!

Other details
Dogs are NOT permitted at this event due to the presence of live animals from Wildlife Rehab of Greenville. To receive a refund for a ticket cancellation, you must notify us 72 hours or more in advance.

Pictures from last year's event!